Traveling abroad enriches the mind in unexpected ways just as it did for my own daughter. My daughter Katie studied art in Italy for a year. She had taught herself to play the piano and missed it while she was there. She took a walk to explore the area and came upon a church … [Read more...] about The Kindness And Trust Of Others
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Mary Ellen Wilson – Catalyst for Change
Hobbies are wonderful for children and it is even more fun when the whole family can get involved. My daughter Chelsey expressed a keen interest in cemeteries when she was about three and able to see out the car window. Not long after, we visited our first cemetery and I … [Read more...] about Mary Ellen Wilson – Catalyst for Change
How to Tackle Clutter in the Bathroom
The bathroom, while one of the smallest rooms in the house, is often also one of the most cluttered rooms in the house. It tends to be a room where things gather and never get sorted through. So, what are some of the things you can do to tackle clutter in the bathroom? The … [Read more...] about How to Tackle Clutter in the Bathroom
Friendless Kid? Try This
“I don’t have any friends!” will be a lament heard by many parents after the first day of school. Being friendless is a concern for many children and time will take care of most of that but there are other things to think about. When Chelsey was in elementary school she … [Read more...] about Friendless Kid? Try This
Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling
With so many extra curricular activities going on with our kids these days, it gets more and more difficult for them to find time to spend with friends. And anyone who is familiar with child development will attest to the fact that playdates play an important role in the social … [Read more...] about Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to